Posted inInquests Issue 16

Suicide and the inference of intent

Suicide and the inference of intent Rory Badenoch Toogood v HM Senior Coroner for the Area of Somerset [2026] EWHC 634 (Admin) Introduction In this case the Divisional Court set out useful guidance on the legal framework for determining / inferring suicidal intent in circumstances in which there is no…
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Posted inClinical Negligence Issue 16

LXLP: The role of clinical guidance and whether ‘risk reduction’ is sufficient to prove causation

LXLP: The role of clinical guidance and whether ‘risk reduction’ is sufficient to prove causation Marcus Coates-Walker LXLP v St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EWHC 560 (KB)  Summary In what context should breach of duty be assessed where national medical guidance is inconsistent with the Defendant’s local hospital…
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Provisional damages – failure and success in one case

Provisional damages – failure and success in one case Richard Smith In Lynch v Princess Alexandra Hospital [2026] EWHC 657 (KB) Mrs Justice Ellenbogen provided a very useful distillation of the law relating to claims for provisional damages, as well as an example of the careful application of that law…
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Posted inInquiries Issue 16

Maternity report

Maternity report Jo Moore & Amelia Williams On 26 February 2026, Baroness Amos published her Interim Report as Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. The Investigation was set up in June 2025 to drive urgent improvements in patient care and safety. Evidence has been gathered via engagement…
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